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Japan's yen remains weak amid record spending and high debt, raising chances of government intervention to support the currency.
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Australian Dollar Starts 2026 Strong Near 14-Month High
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South African Rand Nears Highest Levels Since 2022, Supported by Metals and Monetary Policy
The South African rand nears 2022 highs, boosted by metals, strong policy, and Fed rate cuts, gaining 11% vs the US dollar in 2025.
Euro Nears $1.18 Supported by Diverging ECB and Fed Policies
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US Dollar Holds at 47.60 EGP After Egypt's 1% Rate Cut; Exchange Rates Across Banks on December 29, 2025
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Yuan Declines Near 7 Per Dollar as China's Central Bank Reaffirms Currency Stability
Yuan nears 7 per dollar as China's central bank signals stability, curbing rapid gains; up 4.1% in 2025, largest rise since 2020.
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The yen rose above 156/USD as BOJ hints at gradual tightening and intervention speculation grows amid year-end low liquidity.
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